In the far corners of Green Bay, Wisconsin there are still “Missing” posters with Randall Cobb’s face on them. Counted on in the wake of Jordy Nelson’s season ending knee injury, Cobb all but disappeared for the Packer offense last year. Despite two MORE targets than in 2014, Cobb’s numbers fell precipitously in 2015. He had 400 fewer yards, and 6 fewer touchdowns, and saw his catch percentage drop by a large margin as well. He struggled to get open, and failed to make plays when he did catch the ball. Over the 2nd half of the season he went over 80 yards just once and scored only 2 touchdowns, basically making him unstartable except in the deepest of leagues. The No.1 receiver in Green Bay finishing outside the top 25 sounds like blasphemy, but it shows just how dysfunctional this offense was last year. He’s healthy, motived, and primed to bounce back with the rest of his Green Bay teammates. With Nelson back to attract attention outside, Cobb can work back in the slot where he can use his quickness most effectively. There’s a good chance that his monster 2014 will go down as his career year, but I feel good enough about this offense to see Cobb as an asset as a WR2.

Randall Cobb looks like a bigger question mark than Ty Montgomery to play Sunday against the Colts. "Ty's looking good," coach Mike McCarthy said. But he added that Cobb will be a game-time decision. (ESPN)

FFToday's Take:Cobb has been limited in practice this week and making matters worse for fantasy owners, the Packers and Colts play late afternoon on Sunday. It sounds like Cobb is on the wrong side of the questionable tag so Cobb owners should have plan B in place. WR/RB Ty Montgomery is expected to play.

The Packers need running back help -- but they don't need Knile Davis. The team on Monday released the veteran runner less than two weeks after acquiring Davis from the Kansas City Chiefs, the team announced. A source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo that the compensation conditions of the trade ultimately were not met, so the Packers will not have to give up anything to the Chiefs. (NFL.com)

FFToday's Take:The fact Davis wasn't long for Green Bay isn't overly surprising, but the fact the team parted ways so quickly given its current running back situation makes it a bit more so. The move suggests the team must be confident both Ty Montgomery and Randall Cobb will be ready for Week 9 and also feels good about James Starks making it back in another week or so. Davis should be able to latch onto another team (possibly even Kansas City), but he's going to remain well off the fantasy radar.

FFToday's Take:Owners can pretty much stick a fork into the impending free agent for 2016 as IR will keep him out until late into December. Even though the Packers traded for Knile Davis on Tuesday, Jackson is the right choice to start against the Bears if only because he has been around the team and should know the offense. Ty Montgomery, Knile Davis and perhaps even Randall Cobb might get some backfield work, so Jackson is a desperation start at best tonight. Davis is the better long-term bet, however.

FFToday's Take:James Starks was ruled out yesterday. Lacy should be a workhorse as long as he remains healthy. We've noted all week during Lacy updates that Cobb would likely see some extra touches from the backfield, increasing his fantasy value in Week 6.

FFToday's Take:Starks is dealing with a knee injury and also missed time with the team this week due to a death in the family. Eddie Lacy remains questionable. With Starks out, don't be surprised if Randall Cobb sees a few extra snaps at running back in Week 6.

McCarthy said James Starks is out of town and will not return to Green Bay until Saturday. It means that Starks will have one day of practice at most to test his knee, if he's cleared, as well as wrap his mind around this week's game plan. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

FFToday's Take:It appears Eddie Lacy is working through his ankle injury and should be able to play this week. Starks is away from the team due to a death in the family. Starks' knee injury could sideline him this week, meaning Randall Cobb could see a few snaps at running back against the Cowboys.

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